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Lake Thingvallavatn

Lake fishing  Southwest Iceland · 04:39 - 22:20

Lake Thingvallavatn is a lake in Southwest Iceland. Anglers here fish mainly for Three-spined Stickleback, Arctic Char and Sea Trout.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Three-spined Stickleback Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
89%
12°
Best day
Thu
89%
11°
Fri
86%
12°
Sat
89%
10°
Sun
86%
7°
Mon
88%
13°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
87.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:54–05:54 Day 05:54–21:05 Dusk 21:05–23:05

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:51–06:51 Major period 16:51–18:51 Minor period 21:09–22:39 Minor period 13:03–14:33

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
13°
14:00
13°
15:00
14°
16:00
14°
17:00
13°
18:00
13°
19:00
12°
20:00
12°
21:00
12°
22:00
11°
23:00
10°
00:00
10°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
77%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
38%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Three-spined Stickleback, Arctic Char and Sea Trout.

Three-spined Stickleback fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for three-spined stickleback at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Trolling for arctic char: Deep and cold.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

Þingvallavatn Iceland · 1.7 km away Úlfljótsvatn Iceland · 8.7 km away Sog Iceland · 11.2 km away Sog Iceland · 14.4 km away Sog Iceland · 15.9 km away Myrkavatn Iceland · 17.4 km away Kerið Iceland · 19.0 km away Laugarvatn Iceland · 19.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Thingvallavatn?

Popular catches here include Three-spined Stickleback, Arctic Char and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Thingvallavatn?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Lake Thingvallavatn?

Three-spined Stickleback fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Thingvallavatn right now?

Right now Three-spined Stickleback is the most likely catch, at about 62%.